Vertical Route ROCA DE NARIEDA

The Camí Vertical de la Roca de Nareda (Vertical Route up the Roca de Nareda) climbs the southwest slope of the Tossal de Balinyó, in the municipality of Fígols i Alinyà. It can be reached by following a track which starts opposite the car park. This leads to a path (signposted Camí Vertical), which branches off to the right and, after a 25-minute walk, will take you the beginning of the route. The Camí Vertical de la Roca de Nareda can be divided into two sections with two independent accesses depending on the level. The first, which is a grade (K3) route, is slightly less difficult. It has some aerial sections and sheer drops and is equipped with chains and steps, and with two bridges. This first section leads up to a natural platform where is where the return route is located. To leave, it is necessary to take this path, off to the left, looking towards the wall, in the direction of Fígols, which finishes with a 15-minute descent, through a quarry, to the starting point of the vertical path. This section can be covered in approximately 1 hour. It is 278 m long and a variation in altitude of 80 m. The second section can be reached by following the path at the end of the previous section, veering off to the right. This grade (K4) section is more difficult than the previous one. It alternates vertical sections, side crossings and walks along ledges with vegetation. All parts are perfectly equipped with steps, stairs and a Tibetan bridge, which will lead you to the top of the Roca de Nareda, from where you will enjoy a splendid view of the whole valley. The route of this second section, from where it leaves the previous one, is 841 m long, with a variation in altitude of 375 m. It is possible to return by following a marked path which, after a Tibetan bridge Path descent of over 500 m, will take you back to the car park. The return to Hanging wooden bridge Athletic loop the car park will take about 1 hour. The approximate time required to Monkey bridge Family loop complete the whole activity: access, vertical route, and return to the car park, is at least 5 hours. Do not shout and try to go unnoticed. Be careful Vertical stars Access path of falling stones and other objects. Rest platform Return family With a net variation in altitude of 455 m, the two consecutive sections of the Camí Vertical de la Roca de Narieda make this the vertical path with the greatest variation in altitude in Spain. It is P also the third longest, with a length of 1119 m. ACCESS Leaving the village of Fígols, head south along the road towards El Pont d'Espia. Once there, you will find a car park to your right, with a spring. This is where the path begins.

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1 Start loop Approach 2 End loop Trail zone Return 3 Lookout of Narieda Vertical Route Technical info Difficulty Distance and total APPROACH information OBSERVATIONS TIME elevation change AND RETURN (4 PEOPLE) LOOP Distance 841 m. Access from family loop Maximum height above the ground Minimum 3 hours K4 Elevation change 1 min. 185m. 1 hanging wooden bridge altitude +375 m. Direct access 60 min. 38 m. 1 Tibetan bridge 35 m. Vertical 1,50 cm. Return along the path 55 min. stars 16 m. Ramps equipped with chains. 3 resting platforms. LOOP Distance 278 m. Access 25 min. Maximum height above the ground Minimum 1 hour K3 familiar Elevation change Return along the path 40 m. 1 hanging bridge 22 m. altitude +75 m. 40 min. 1 monkey bridge 8 m. 1,20 cm. Ramps equipped with chains. OPENING DATE: JULY 2020. DESIGN, PHOTOGRAPHY AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE VERTICAL PATH: ALTERNATIVAS VERTICALES VÍA LIBRE, S.L. Progression REST Technique POSITION 1 2

RULES OF USE 3 1 Use material designed for vertical trails. 2 On horizontal stretches, only one person per cable section may proceed. On vertical stretches, one length of cable must be left free between climbers to avoid the risk of impact in a fall. 3 On cable bridges, only one person may cross at a time. 4 On wooden bridges and as an exception, a child may cross accompanied by an adult if necessary. 5 Do not abandon the facility except via marked exits. Always REQUIRED RECOMMENDED remain anchored to the safety cable. EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT 6 Pay attention in areas where loose rocks may appear and relocate them to a safe place to prevent their accidental fall. Helmet, harness and dissipater INDIVIDUAL for vertical trails (energy 7 Using the vertical trail in a storm is prohibited. If surprised by a Anchoring or resting head with absorber or dissipating plate and storm while climbing, immediately leave the trail via the large opening carabiner, type K carabiners). nearest exit. mountaineering boots, gloves 8 Respect your surroundings and do not leave the marked areas. and water. 9 This is a nesting area for birds, so do not make sounds which GROUP may bother them. Dynamic rope, descender and Les Valls 10 The return path has exposed areas; go very carefully. de Valira first aid kit. 11 Pause only in permitted areas.

Montferrer i Castellbò El Pont Estamariu de Bar La Seu d’Urgell Arsèguel SAFETY INDICATIONS Alàs i Cerc Cava Les Valls d’Aguilar Ribera 1 Due to the characteristics of the vertical trail, it is very important d’Urgellet La Vansa i Fórnols not to climb it if you suffer from vertigo or fear of heights. Cabó Josa i Tuixén Organyà 2 Due to humidity, orientation and temperature, especially in Roca de Narieda winter, there may be icy or slippery areas. Fígols i Alinyà 3 To climb this trail, you must be in good physical shape and have Coll de Nargó

adequate technical knowledge. Use standardized material Oliana designed for vertical trails. ALT URGELL Peramola Before suffering a fall due to exhaustion, it is advisable to 4 Bassella anchor yourself to any rung. 5 If you do not have the necessary training or knowledge, contact guides who are specialized in vertical trails. 6 Purchase an insurance plan for practising mountain sports, for both your own safety as well as any harm you may inflict on Note! others. A mountain and/or speleological federation can provide The Camina Pirineus team must warn users that they must you with one. personally assume responsibility for any harm or suffering that they could cause to others. It is necessary to respect the obligatory rules of use, to be aware of the safety advice, and to use the equipment that is obligatory for vertical paths.

Conservation: If you find any part of the facilities deteriorated or If you do not accept these conditions, DO NOT USE these facilities. in poor condition, contact us immediately (and, even better, send us a photo, if you can!). ALTERNATIVAS VERTICALES VÍA LIBRE, S.L. Tourist Office Alt Urgell 973 35 31 12 Tel: 963238498/655511080/651829691 Town Hall Fígols i Alinyà 973 38 31 00 e-mail: [email protected] Emergencies 112

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